June 06, 2025

Routine semi stop turns into multimillion dollar drug bust

Steve Smith

Routine semi stop turns into multimillion dollar drug bust

On the evening of June 2, law enforcement in Geary County, Kansas stopped a semi on I-70 for traffic violations. What started as a normal stop turned into a major drug bust.

The bust: Officers said they noticed signs of possible criminal activity and used a K9 to check the trailer.

Inside, they found about 3,280 pounds of marijuana and 260 pounds of cocaine stashed away.
Authorities estimate the drugs are worth around $4 million on the street.

Two men from California, Yonas Tsegay and Samson Haliab, were arrested at the scene. Each is being held on a $500,000 bond.

The Drug Enforcement Administration is helping investigate as police try to find out where the shipment was headed and who else may be involved.

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